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Sean McAvoy

Sean McAvoy is a sports journalism student at Indiana University, who covers high school football for The B Square Bulletin.

South overwhelms Floyd Central 55–7, advances to football semi-state at New Palestine

South overwhelms Floyd Central 55–7, advances to football semi-state at New Palestine

Bloomington South erased an early 7–6 deficit with 49 unanswered points to beat Floyd Central 55–7 and claim a third straight regional title. Duncan Combs threw for 186 yards, Braylen Townsend ran for 110, and Sam Giles sparked the surge with a 98-yard kickoff return.

Regional football clash: Bloomington South looks to slow Floyd Central’s high-octane attack

Regional football clash: Bloomington South looks to slow Floyd Central’s high-octane attack

Bloomington South heads into Friday’s 5A Regional after two straight last-minute playoff wins. The 10-1 Panthers host 10-1 Floyd Central, whose high-powered offense will be the toughest South has faced as both teams chase a berth in the state semifinals.

Panthers roar back with late rally for football sectional title over rival Cougars, 31-28

Panthers roar back with late rally for football sectional title over rival Cougars, 31-28

For the second straight week, Bloomington South mounted a late comeback—this time beating rival Bloomington North 31-28 on a last-second 18-yard field goal by freshman Sam Stolberg. The Panthers erased a 14-point halftime deficit to win their fifth consecutive sectional championship.

Bloomington South rallies late to top Terre Haute South, 41–34, advances to Sectional title game against cross-town rival

Bloomington South rallies late to top Terre Haute South, 41–34, advances to Sectional title game against cross-town rival

Bloomington South outlasted Terre Haute South 41–34 in the Class 5A Sectional 15 semifinals. Junior QB Duncan Combs threw for 249 yards and three TDs, and Hayden Clark’s late touchdown sealed it. The Panthers advance to face Bloomington North in next week’s sectional final.

Bloomington football teams start championship chase on home turf in Sectional play this Friday

Bloomington football teams start championship chase on home turf in Sectional play this Friday

With one week already down in the 2025 Indiana High School Athletic Association Sectionals, both Bloomington South and Bloomington North start their hunt for a state championship at home this Friday. The squads both play in the Class 5A, Sectional 15 bracket.

Early promise fades as Edgewood falls to Scottsburg in football sectional first round

Early promise fades as Edgewood falls to Scottsburg in football sectional first round

On Friday, the Edgewood High School football team completed the program’s best season since 2019, with a 6-4 record. However, the final game left a sour taste for many Mustangs, as Edgewood fell 31-7 to Scottsburg in the first round of the Indiana High School Athletic Association Sectionals.

Edgewood draws tough road matchup at Scottsburg to open football sectional play

Edgewood draws tough road matchup at Scottsburg to open football sectional play

Edgewood (6-3, 3-2 Western Indiana) has a tough road in the Sectional portion of the playoffs. Playing in the seven-team, Class 3A Sectional 31, the Mustangs will travel 75 miles to play at Scottsburg. That contest will be played this Friday on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.